B2 verb Neutre

adorable

/əˈdɔːrəbl/

Used to describe someone or something that is extremely charming, delightful, and easy to love. It is most frequently used to refer to children, small animals, or objects that evoke a strong feeling of affection.

Exemples

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1

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

2

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

3

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

Famille de mots

Nom
adorability
Verb
adore
Adverbe
adorably
Adjectif
adorable
Apparenté
adoration
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.

Quiz rapide

The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adorable

Exemples

1

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

everyday

The toddler looked absolutely adorable in her little sun hat.

2

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

formal

The host presented the young performers, who were described as adorable by the audience.

3

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

informal

Look at those puppies! They are so adorable I want to take them all home.

4

The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.

academic

The study analyzed psychological responses to images of adorable creatures, such as kittens and fawns.

5

Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.

business

Our marketing strategy for the new line of infant clothing focuses on using adorable imagery to appeal to parents.

Famille de mots

Nom
adorability
Verb
adore
Adverbe
adorably
Adjectif
adorable
Apparenté
adoration

Collocations courantes

absolutely adorable absolutely adorable
adorable child adorable child
look adorable look adorable
adorable puppy adorable puppy
adorable outfit adorable outfit

Phrases Courantes

perfectly adorable

perfectly adorable

isn't that adorable?

isn't that adorable?

simply adorable

simply adorable

Souvent confondu avec

adorable vs adoring

Adoring describes the person who is showing great love, while adorable describes the person or thing that is being loved or is charming.

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Notes d'usage

While commonly used for children and pets, using 'adorable' for adults can sometimes sound patronizing unless it is used in a romantic or very close personal context.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'adorable' as a verb because of its root, but it is exclusively an adjective; the verb form is 'adore'.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'door' that you open to find a room full of puppies – it's 'a-door-able'.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'adorabilis', meaning worthy of being worshipped or adored.

Modèles grammaticaux

Used as a predicative adjective (e.g., The baby is adorable). Used as an attributive adjective (e.g., An adorable baby). Often modified by intensifiers like 'simply', 'absolutely', or 'truly'.
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Contexte culturel

In English-speaking cultures, calling a stranger's baby or pet 'adorable' is a standard way to initiate friendly small talk.

Quiz rapide

The children's choir performed an ______ version of the holiday song.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : adorable

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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